During today's workshop, the Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with a Right of Way Easement for T-Mobile and the Airport's Fueling System construction process.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the County Administration Workshop began with discussion of the easement for additional power for two cell towers at 370 Bowhill Road. The board moved 3-0 for the underground power line to follow up the forestry road.
Further discussion will take place at a later date regarding the extension of the Spectrum Pacific West, LLC franchise agreement, and the board moved a decision on the Conflict Waiver from D'Amore Law Firm to tomorrow morning's workshop.
A motion passed 3-0 to send out letters out to federal agencies for Federal Land Use Coordination, as did a motion to approve Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) cases. Commissioner Ron Smith will meet with Legal Counsel Wally Hicks to draft a letter to then be approved by the board regarding Public Comment on the BLM Western Oregon Timber Plan.
The Illinois Valley Airport was approved by the board to begin construction on an Avgas Fueling System, despite initial concerns about management of the project. A motion to approve the Williams Appeal Findings of Fact and Decision made by the previous board passed unanimously.
Information Technology will provide a link to streamed government meetings on the front page of the county website under the Latest News and Updates section. The board approved all Human Resources Personnel Requisitions and Actions, as well as the Anne G. Basker Auditorium Rental Applications from the American Red Cross and the Josephine County Circuit Court.
Before adjourning, Commissioner Colene Martin brought up code enforcement, which Smith said needs to be fixed. There was also discussion of Solid Waste Agency Funding.
